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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Good Karma, Good Books: Arrival by Michelle Robbins

Every Wednesday, I put on my pimp clothes (zoot suits, feathered hats, platform shoes, and the like) and introduce you to something new and wonderful in the literary world. This week, I’m excited to shine a spotlight on Arrival by Michelle Robbins. AUTHOR COMMENT

"This book is special to me because I adore futuristic romance, and often I'm feeling all alone in my love of them. For me, the entire idea of forging a connection, discovering the magic and the majesty of love, among the incalculable vistas of the skies must be a breathtaking experience. (Yes, I gaze at the stars often...and dream.)

"This book also has a special place in my heart because the cover model is a buddy of mine from town. We crossed paths on a social platform, he mentioned he was a model and did adult entertainment films, and I noted the amazing tattoo on his chest. (Okay, yeah, I also noted that amazing chest.) My muse perked up and began to craft a culture around the tattoo and I reached out to Miles to ask: "Ever thought about being on the cover of a romance book? It would be male/male romance."

(My publisher gives me a lot of leeway to play in that sub-genre and here I am finding my own cover art. D'OH!)

Miles said, "Wow, I'm honored" and hooked me up with his photographer. And the book was born. (Part two of the story is due in the first half of '16. (In the event I manage to get it finished in time to qualify for "early '16.")"

GIVEAWAY

It's important to me to remember our heroes. So, the first five replies will get a signed paperback copy for free. Just leave a comment with your e-mail below to be entered to win. Winner will be selected on Tuesday, January 12.

BLURB

Life for Liam Sinclair used to be easy. Raves, work, sleep. Lather, rinse, repeat. Yet all of that changed with the arrival of the Urilqii...space aliens, technically, although they looked like everybody else. But if that wasn't freaky enough, they arrived on Earth to thwart a global usurpation by beings they called The Targolt. Climate change, long-denied, was proof of the invasion.

Although at first Liam was as skeptical as everyone else, he couldn't deny one fantastic truth--those space-faring alien dudes were hot, Hot, HOT! Still, despite their smiles and affable natures, despite the continual coverage of their actions by the media, the aliens have been strangely close-mouthed, even after many months on Earth. And Liam, like most humans, can't help but wonder--what are they hiding?

He is about to find out.

First Sergeant Mike, a member of the Urilqii race, lost his love in the last battle with The Targolt and lives with the pain and guilt of surviving while his adored partner did not. But with Liam's sudden arrival into his life and into his heart, will Mike be able to accept or even admit his growing feelings for the handsome human?

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Real Men. True Love.

I draw inspiration from the lives of gay men to craft stories that quicken the heartbeat, engage emotions, and keep the pages turning. Although I dabble in horror, dark suspense, and comedy, my attention always returns to the power of love. I'm addicted to books--I've written and had published more than 35 novels and counting, some of which have won awards and made it to the top of the Amazon bestseller charts. I'm forever at work on yet another book. Lambda Literary called me: "A writer that doesn't disappoint…" I live in Palm Springs, CA with my beloved husband who tries, mostly successfully, to keep me out of trouble. When I'm not writing, I'm cooking, reading, running, or traveling.

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